FREEPIK Who was it who said that it is difficult to predict especially the future? Talk to an economist and before he does a forecast, he would need a plethora of data points, facts, and information about the past, the present, and the future. And, yes, it is not a walk in the park. The […]Read More
LT Group, Inc. to conduct 2024 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 3 via remote communication – BusinessWorld Online Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to amplify their brand and connect with BusinessWorld’s audience by publishing their stories on the BusinessWorld Web site. For […]Read More
Theo James in a scene from the Netflix series The Gentlemen. GUY RITCHIE’s The Gentlemen (2024) is the latest series to reimagine the age-old trope with which it shares its name. So what exactly is a “gentleman”? And why has this trope remained so pervasive throughout history, both off and onscreen? Psychology provides some answers. […]Read More
JETSTAR JETSTAR Asia is set to resume its direct flights to Clark by June, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier said on Thursday. “Clark Airport has always been a home to Jetstar and we are happy to serve their passengers again. This partnership provides passengers the opportunity to experience a seamless and memorable airport journey,” said Noel […]Read More
REUTERS THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday that it is projecting sustained growth in remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Europe. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported record remittances overall last year with $37 billion, of which $3.8 billion came from Europe, DMW Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation Patricia Yvonne […]Read More
Bank clients withdraw money from automated teller machines in Makati, Metro Manila, Aug. 2, 2016. — REUTERS THE Philippine banking sector’s total assets climbed by 9.6% year on year as of end-February, data from the central bank showed. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed banks’ combined assets rose to P24.95 trillion […]Read More
TIRACHARDZ-FREEPIK In the evolving landscape of global commerce, sustainability has emerged as a beacon of hope for consumers yearning for products that align with their environmental and ethical values. We are not an exception to this trend. Like other countries and economies, the Philippines is witnessing a surge in sustainability claims adorning everything from household […]Read More
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) expected rate cuts could be delayed due to sticky inflation, according to BDO Unibank, Inc. “When inflation begins to spike again as we saw in February and as we will see on Friday, then that delays the interest rate cut view because central banks will not cut interest rates […]Read More
AN AERIAL VIEW shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023. — REUTERS THE PHILIPPINES will stand up to China in defending its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, its top security adviser said on Thursday, as the diplomatic […]Read More
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the validity of the amnesty given to a former senator and rebel soldier, nullifying ex-President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s order. The President did not have the power to void Antonio F. Trillanes IV’s amnesty without congressional approval, the tribunal ruled in a decision written by Justice […]Read More